Robin C. Payne MBA : Executive Director

NAMI Western Carolina is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. We recognize that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness. Mental illnesses should not be an obstacle to a full, meaningful life.

The purposes of the affiliate are to:
(1) provide support to family members and peers
(2) serve as a center for the collection and dissemination of information about mental illness
(3) foster public education
(4) develop coping skills for families and peers
(5) advocate
(6) aid community support services.

Support: A Pathway to Recovery
NAMI’s support and public education efforts are focused on educating America about mental illness, offering resources to those in need, and insisting that mental illness become a national priority. Mental illness is a serious issue that affects one in four families. No one is to blame. Treatment works, but only half of people living with mental illness receive treatment. NAMI has engaged in a variety of activities to create awareness about mental illness and promote the promise of recovery.

NAMI Western Carolina: Mental Health Support, Education & Resources